Weare offering a vintage 1960s Atmos clock from the great Jaeger-LeCoultre. In the quest for perpetual motion machines,the legendary Atmos clock has perhaps come the closest. As Wikipedia reminds us,
"TheAtmos Clock is a timepiece of near-perpetual movement needing no humanintervention and almost no energy. Invented by Swiss engineer Jean-Léon Reutterin 1928 in Neuchâtel, the Atmos clock has been the Swiss government’s officialgift for important guests since 1950. Patented in 1928, the first version –known today as the Atmos 1 – was marketed by La Compagnie Générale deRadiologie (CGR) in 1930. The patents were subsequently purchased byJaeger-LeCoultre in France in 1936 and in Switzerland in 1937. The company thenspent ten years perfecting the clock before beginning to manufacture it in itscurrent technological form in 1946."
Freshfrom a local estate is this example of the famous timepiece with a classic off-white,open square face with four Arabic numerals at each quarter along with arrowsfor the other numbers and hands. Behindthe hands on the front of the mechanism is engraved "FIFTEEN 15 JEWELS VXNSWITZERLAND UNADJUSTED LeCoultre & Cie ATMOS." On the top of the movement is the speedadjustment lever and "LE COULTRE ATMOS 200768." This serial number dates the clock to the 1960s. While the Edmond Jaeger and LeCoultre watchcompanies merged in 1937, according to the Jaeger-LeCoultre website,"creations reserved for North America continued to be signed LeCoultreuntil 1970." The underside of the clockis marked "Le Coultre & Cie METAL CALIBER 528-6 SWISS." The clock measures a hefty 9 3/16" in height, 81/4" in width, 6 5/16" in depth, and weighs 11 lbs, 2 oz.
ThisAtmos is in good vintage condition. The consignor tells us that it was a gift that was never really used... just displayed with the pendulum locked, on a shelf and then eventually packed away.It isnot currently running (presumably nothing broken... just whatever makes a clock stop running after it sits idle for a generation), but the movement is complete, the hands can be set, andthe pendulum rotates freely when it is unlocked.The case is in good condition,and has its original glass and all screws.The brass of the case is (or was) coated with a dyed lacquer (which we believe is the casefor all brass Atmos clocks). Fromrepeated cleaning over time, probably with Windex which is a solvent, you can see that it’s worn through the lacquer inmost areas (basically the only place the lacquer is left is in the tight corners). However, the case is indeedsolid brass, and the buyer can buff this out if they wish it to look perfect. Just the same, it is quite presentable as-is.
Thisclock has a plaque that was formerly affixed to the front which reads “PRESENTEDBY M&M’S CANDIES TO ZELMA VANAGS WITH BEST WISHES FOR A LONG AND HAPPYRETIREMENT.” Ms. Vanags was born onOctober 12, 1892, and died in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, in June of1987. Judging by the date of the clock’smanufacture, she likely retired in the late 1960s. The plaque fell off over time (just held by double-stick tape) and the tape residue cleaned off easily leaving no mark whatsoever.
Thisclock is much too good to part out, so if you know how to repair these, orhave a clock guy, this is a great opportunity to make some good money or get a bargain for yourself since we are starting this sale at $9.99 with . Good luck offerding!
We List Many Great Hand Picked New England Antique and Collectible Finds on EVERY WEEK - sale STYLE - ALWAYS STARTING AT $9.99 With .Click on "Follow This Seller" in the top right Seller Information box to be kept updated.
IT'S ALL GONNA GO... NO MATTER HOW LOW!
HOPE FOR A BARGAIN BUT offer TO WIN!
Your Satisfaction is Our Highest Priority:
We work hard to earn yourPositive responseand5-Star Ratingon every transaction. If there is everanythingthat would cause you to give us any lower rating, please contact us first and we'll gladly make things right!
Please Take a Moment to Read About Our Shipping Policies:
U.S.Buyers: Please understand thatour handling cost includesinsurance. Thus shipping on highervalue items may seem high. Rest assured that weNEVER mark up shipping costs of any kind- we just pass along whatever we have to pay on your behalf. Allbasic shipping materials are provided at our expense as a courtesy.On rare occasion, if your item is particularly fragile or valuablewe mayneed to pass along the actual cost of special packing materials we purchase just for your item. We typically offer you at least 2 shipping options: Priority Mail for fastest, safest shipment and Parcel Post for slower cheaper service. Make sure to choose the option that suits you best. In some cases there is little to no difference in cost between the two services in which case it only makes sense to use Priority Mail. Certain large or unusually shaped items require special packaging by a professional. In this case we must pass along the packing fees to you, but we still never mark up these services. In the unlikely event that we ever accidentally overcharge youwe will automatically refund your overpayment via PayPal provided theovercharge exceeds$3.00.
International Buyers: are welcome. Please understand that we use 's Global Shipping Program for all shipments outside of the U.S. Therefore we are unable to make any changes to shipping arrangements once the sale ends.Since sets the cost for shipping, you'll need to deal with them directly with any inquiries about shipping. As sellers, we don't evenknow what they're charging you. The shipping fee you pay us only covers the cost of shipment to's shipping center in Kentucky, USA. We do not fill out customs documents, select carriers, determine shipping times, etc.
Your items are important to us, so we are very careful in our packing and use the best materials and take our time to make certain that it arrives in the condition in which it left here! We normally ship smaller items to 's shipping center using Priority Mail. Packages larger than 12" in any dimension usually ship via Parcel Post to save you money. All of our shipping cost include full ensurance within the U.S. In many cases, only partial ensurance is available to countries outside of the U.S. We will always purchase the maximum available on your behalf. We'll purchase 's ShipCover for you only when necessary.It is important that you understand that ShipCover ironically doesn't cover the cost of shipping, so in the unlikely event of loss or damage, you, the buyer will forfeit that cost. Hopefully will fix this problem in the future but for now, your offer constitutes your acceptance of these terms.
Returns: We will accept returns within fourteen days of your receipt of the item only if the item is materially misrepresented. All returns are made at the buyer's expense.
*2014-1180-J*
